Many perennials are tough and hardy and can be used to make even poor garden areas look bright and cheerful. Windy gardens, sandy soil, and other tough spots still bloom.
What do you do when your garden area, like mine, is a less than ideal situation? I battle sand, clay and shade so my trial and error with perennials that stick it out in tough situations is your benefit. Take a look at some of these solutions for tough garden areas.
Perennials for Sandy Soil: Plants for Poor Garden Landscapes with Fast Drainage - Sandy soil can be difficult to deal with in the landscape. These perennials all thrive in sandy soil that drains water quickly and work well for tough garden areas.
Flowering Shrubs for Shade: Large Ornamental Plants for Shady Garden Areas - Ornamental and flowering shrubs are usually thought of as sun-loving plants but these large, blooming plants all do well in part shade or full shade areas.
Wind Tolerant Perennial Plants: Perennials for Windy, Unsheltered Garden Spots - Gardens located in exposed areas, near the ocean shore or on the plains, are subject to lots of wind that can damage some garden plants.
Perennial Plants for Cold Climates: Perennials for Northern Zones 3 and 4 - A frequent frustration of gardeners in cold northern zone climates is hearing about perennial plants that their Southern neighbors enjoy. What plants will survive the short growing season of zone 3?
Perennial Plants for Dry Shade: Plants for Gardening in Dry Shaded Soil - The soil under trees can be dry even with regular watering because the roots use the moisture quickly. See seven perennials that thrive in difficult shady conditions.
